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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 743.64, 1,025.97 and 460.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 743.64, 1,025.97 and 460.14 is: 634.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    743.64 : 1,025.97 = 460.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    743.64/1,025.97 = 460.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    743.64x = 1,025.97 × 460.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    743.64x = 472,089.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,089.84/743.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 634.84

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